We guess it’s kinda on theme to drop news of a breakup right before Independence Day, isn’t it? People reported on July 3 that The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills stars Kyle Richards and Mauricio Umansky had split after 27 years of marriage. A source close to the pair said that Richards and Umansky “have been separated for a while now but are still living under the same roof. They remain amicable as they figure out what’s next for them and their family.†Late that night, the couple shared a joint statement on Instagram denying a breakup — or a legal one, at least. “Any claims regarding us divorcing are untrue. However, yes, we have had a rough year. The most challenging one of our marriage,†they said. “But we both love and respect each other tremendously. There has been no wrongdoing on anyone’s part.â€
The longtime couple share three daughters: 27-year-old Alexia, 23-year-old Sophia, and 15-year-old Portia. Umansky previously denied divorce rumors in April after Richards was photographed without her wedding ring. He also suggested that the speculation would be addressed in season 13 of RHOBH, which wrapped in May. While Umansky and Richards didn’t publicly respond to the reports of their split until past midnight, you know who commented much quicker? Vape-puffing medium Allison DuBois, whom you might remember for declaring in the first season of RHOBH that Umansky would “never emotionally fulfill†Richards. “I guess I’m the only one who ‘saw’ this coming,†she wrote on Instagram. “People kept telling me I was picking up on Camille’s divorce NOT Kyle (Okay, you arm chair psychics can sit down now).’ Mic drop.â€
This post has been updated.